Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Treat Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 31 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy cookies, cakes, muffins, scones and even dog biscuits made from flour ground at the mill. Admission and treats are […]
The Fisher's Landing Cars & Coffee meet-up is 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4 and Sept. 1 at Black Rock Coffee in East Vancouver, 1801 S.E. 164th Ave., Unit 111 (behind Gustav’s). All types of vehicles are welcome. Discounted beverages are available for attendees; just mention Cars & Coffee. Learn more at facebook.com/FishersLandingCarsandCoffee.
The 40et8 Veterans’ Labor Day Car Show, held at 2809 N.E. 78th St., features a display of classic cars and trucks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 2. Event will feature impeccably restored vehicles of yesteryear, food and beverages, and vendors. Admission is free or pay $20 to exhibit your restored vehicle. Vendors […]
Little Dragons will begin at Camas Public Library on Sept. 3. Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth-4 years old). By reading with your little dragon, you are teaching them about the sounds and letters that make up our language. You are also creating positive interactions with books, which is […]
The Camas Farmers Market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 2 in front of the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Find seasonal produce from 50 local growers, food vendors and artisans, plus live music and kids' activities. Find a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.
Beaches Summertime Cruisin’, Wednesdays through Sept. 25 (except Aug. 21) at Portland International Raceway, raises money for nonprofit organizations. Vehicle registration opens at 3 p.m. ($5 per person and $5 per bike) and spectators ($10 per person, 12 and under free) arrive at 4 p.m. The show, which continues until dusk, features 1,000 hot rods, […]
The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Salmon Creek, with a Harvest Halloween Market on Oct. 31. The market features fresh, local produce, prepared food, flowers and artisan products. Most farms represented at the […]
The Camas Public Library will host a Nature Journaling for Teens event at Lacamas Park starting at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Nature journaling is a creative and mindful way to connect with the outdoors. It provides the benefit of being creative and observational while enjoying the world around us. Join us for an afternoon of […]
Check out the Outdoor Market, noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Founder’s Coffee and Mercantile, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Shoppers can browse among several artisan vendors showcasing their handmade items. Enjoy live acoustical music on the lawn from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. […]
Alderbrook Park hosts a Friday Night Cruise-in from 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday night through Sept. 13 at 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Admission for spectators is $3 to $8 and vehicle registration is $5 to $10. Learn more at https://alderbrookparkevents.com.
The Historic Trust will offer tours of Providence Academy from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. Tours begin at Suite 103, the docent office, the first door on the right in the main lobby. Enjoy live music by the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra in the Providence Ballroom following […]
Downtown Camas will host "Celebrate Art" from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. This event is a combination of art installments, art shows, art activities, kids' art, shopping and dining. Vote for your favorite piece in the plein air panting competition, watch artist demonstrations, participate in a passport activity with prizes, visit are galleries in […]
The Clark County Historical Museum and StorySpark Collective will host the Clark County Local Authors Fair at 1511 Main Street on Sept. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature an array of local authors, both established and up-and-coming, who will showcase their work across a variety of genres. Some of the featured […]
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]
Clark County Historical Museum guides will lead Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours are offered at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in September (except Sept. 27-28) and October. Most tours meet at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. A mix of stories, […]
The Clark County Historical Museum celebrates Clark County's Main Streets with the Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tour Series, June 29-Sept. 7. This series of guided walks give tour-takers the opportunity to learn about the county's neighborhoods and city centers. Guides will lead up to 30 people for about a mile, making frequent stops to […]
The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]
A party to kick-off the start of Reading Dragons will be held at the Camas Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 7 Pick up your September-December 2024 tracker, go on a Crystal Quest to earn your first Reading Dragons card of the season, take a photo with a Reading Dragons creature, and more! […]
